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Former A1 Travelodge at Colsterworth to be a McDonald’s restaurant

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Gordon

The former site of a Travelodge and Little Chef on the A1 at Colsterworth is to become a McDonald’s restaurant. South Kesteven District Council has given permission for the restaurant which will be sited near the junction with the A151 … Continue reading →

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Fun had by all at Bythams Woodlands Trust Tree Dressing Day

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Gordon

A record number of people turned out for the Bythams Woodlands Trust Tree Dressing Day held at the weekend. This was the fifth time that the event, held on Saturday, November 24, has been staged. “We had more than 500 … Continue reading →

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Five year fight to return Castle Bytham shop ends

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Gordon

Castle Bytham will soon have its own shop for the first time in more than five years. A community-owned company that will run the venture has gained planning approval from South Kesteven District Council for a simpler and cheaper design … Continue reading →

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Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival has plenty of talent to sing about

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Gordon

There’s great news for visitors to Castle Bytham’s Midsummer Festival this weekend. The DMU Gospel Choir, semi-finalists in last month’s Britain’s Got Talent, will perform at the festival on the afternoon of Sunday, June 24. Read more from the Stamford … Continue reading →

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Little Bytham teenager lands top photographic awards

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Gordon

A Little Bytham teenager is celebrating after winning a prestigious photography competition. Thea Revell, 13, won the area Rotary Young Photographer competition after her three pictures from this year’s cold spell impressed judges. This saw her progress through to the … Continue reading →

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Country capers at Castle Bytham Midsummer Festival

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Gordon

A treat awaits visitors to Castle Bytham on June 23 and 24 thanks to a full list of attractions at this year’s two-day village festival. The fun starts on Saturday with a 5K Chase, an off road trail run suitable … Continue reading →

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Inaugural Farm Run is a huge success

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Gordon

More than 100 runners flocked to an organic farm Little Bytham on Sunday to take part in the village’s inaugural LB5K Farm Run The event, which was run over the farm’s tracks and fields, raised more than £850 for Little … Continue reading →

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Little Bytham to host first annual farm run – the LB5K

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Gordon

An organic farm in Little Bytham will be opening its doors, or gates to host a new annual event – the LB5K Farm Run. The course will take in the farm’s tracks and byways through its fields, and has been … Continue reading →

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Festival proceeds are handed out

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Gordon

Several thousand visitors enjoyed Castle Bytham’s Midsummer Festival in June and thousands of pounds were raised for local community groups. At a community event in Castle Bytham Village Hall last Monday, Kate Goodman, chairman of the festival committee, and Patrick … Continue reading →

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Enjoying woodland crafts

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Gordon

Children – and those young at heart – had a great day at a woodland craft day on Saturday. Hosted at The Spinney near Little Bytham, it was the last of three craft days held to encourage people to visit … Continue reading →

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